Virginia Beatrice Smith, 100, of Jane Lew, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 2, 2025. She passed under the compassionate care of Crestview Manor Nursing Home and surrounded by loving family. Born in Lewis County on December 19, 1924, Virginia was a daughter of the late Scott M. Lambert and Esther E. Dean Lambert. Virginia was widowed on March 5, 1992, from her beloved husband, Tracy Merall Smith, whom she married on July 3, 1954. Together they shared the joys ...

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James Gilbert Gower, Jr, 76, of Markleysburg, Pa passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. Jimmy was born on November 20, 1948, in Fairmont, WV the son of the late James Gilbert Gower, Sr. “Doe” and Alma Gay Boyce Gower. Jimmy attended Barrackville High School and received training in heavy equipment operations from the Job Corp. Jimmy was an outdoorsman. He loved walking in the woods looking for ginseng and yellow root. Nothing could put a smile on his face or brighten his day more than his...

Eugene W. Aitken, 82, of Morgantown, passed away on March 1, 2025 surrounded by his family after a hard fought battle with an extended illness. He was born in Morgantown April 20, 1942, one of three children to William and Sofie Aitken. Eugene was a graduate of Morgantown High School & went to work for Morgantown Glass, until he was called to serve in the US Army during the Vietnam War. He was a convoy driver, marksman & was honorably discharged. Eugene returned to civilian life & went...

Robert “Bob” Lee Pratt, 65, of Clarksburg, passed away on March 1, 2025. He was born in Clarksburg, on July 11, 1959, a son to the late Roy and Aileen (Selmon) Pratt. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his grandparents, Wayne and Mildred (Midge) Swiger. He is survived by his wife, Leisa Pratt, whom he married on Sept. 21, 1991; brother Danny Pratt (Debbie); daughter Tara Lee Pratt; father-in-law and special buddy David Mihaliak; grandchildren Alivia Pratt, Christian P...

John Nelson Langshaw Jr., 82, of Terra Alta, WV, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at Garrett Memorial Hospital. Born on December 17, 1942, in Smithfield, RI, he was the son of the late John Nelson Langshaw Sr. and Barbara (Rossi) Langshaw. John was a proud graduate of North Providence High School in Rhode Island. After high school, he answered the call to serve his country, enlisting in the U.S. Army and bravely serving in Vietnam. Following his military service, he built a career a...

Clara Gayle Ashcraft, 63, of Mount Clare, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at her residence. She was born on February 4, 1962 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Donald Everett and Mary Martha Meeker Ostrander. Clara is survived by her husband of 38 years, Roy Ashcraft. In addition to her husband, Clara is also survived her siblings, Donald Everett, Jr. Ostrander of South Carolina and Richard Edward Ostrander of Mount Clare; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her par...

Norma E. Neely, aged 92, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025, at the Morgantown Healthcare Center in Morgantown, WV. Born on March 10, 1932, in Core, WV to the late Earl and Bessie Hawkins Neely, she was a beacon of gentleness and loving kindness to all who knew her. Norma graduated from Clay Battelle High School and soon thereafter began a lifelong career that demonstrated her dedication and hard work. She worked for many years at the Arkwright General Store Mining Consolidated Co...

James Steven Hill, 78, of Weston, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was born on December 15, 1946, in Union, WV, a son of the late Jimmy Joy Hill and Hazel Fern Hatcher. Jim was raised on a dairy farm in Monroe County, WV. He graduated from West Virginia University in 1969 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture and commissioned as 2LT in the Army. While attending WVU, Jim began working for the USDA Soil Conservation Service. He was a soil conservationist in Keyser, Hamlin, Elk...

Harold Lee Burton, 51, of Lumberport, passed away on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his residence. He was born on April 26, 1973 in Clarksburg, WV a son of Carol Ann Trader Burton of Lumberport and the late Harold Eugene Burton. Harold graduated from Lincoln High School. He was a beloved father, brother, son, and uncle. In Harold’s younger days he worked in landscaping, the cable company, and Sandy’s Hardware. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family. In addition to hi...